This section contains information that shall contribute for better implementation of the EU legislation (Directives 2002/91/EC and 1006/32/EC) particularly at the local level. It shall help for better understanding of the relevant terminology and highlight the existing legal-preconditions in the project partner countries. Based on the assessment of current situation, recommendations for possible improvements will be made available.

Relevant for a municipal planner

Here, a municipal planner can find information on successes and challenges for implementation of the EU requirements related to energy saving measures at local level based on practical examples and experiences from various municipalities.

Get the report of the international workshop „Energy saving measures in municipalities - legal preconditions and holistic housing estate planning”, held in Křtiny, Czech Republic, in April 2009.

National Meetings on legal aspects of energy efficient constructionDownload

Find English summaries of two national events that were organized by the INTENSE consortium in 11 CEE countries.

Relevant for a professional

Energy efficiency of buildings: A glossary

The glossary covers terms frequently used in everyday conversation, mass media, and technical articles on energy efficiency. The glossary provides short explanatory notes in national language as well as in English.